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Weekend Events in Queens, NY

Weekend events listings for the borough of Queens, New York. This list of weekend events is updated every Thursday.

New York City FC - New York City's Soccer Team

In 2015 the New York City FC, the Gothams, should be taking the field as the latest expansion team in Major League Soccer (MLS). The soccer club will be based in Flushing Meadows, Queens.

US Open Tennis Championships 2013 - Visitors Guide

The US Open Tennis Championships are held every August and September in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York. Check here for the US Open schedule, plus info for visitors on eating, weather, and venues.

June Events in Queens

June in Queens, lists the top events and things to do for June, 2013, happening in Queens, New York.

Memorial Day Parades in Queens

Memorial Day Weekend in Queens: Memorial Day Parades and Activities in Queens, New York

Farmers' Markets in Queens, New York

Farmers' markets bring fresh, local produce locations throughout Queens, New York.

May Events in Queens

Lists the top events and things to do for May, 2013, happening in Queens, New York.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA): The Basics

LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Flight Status, Arrivals, and Departures for LGA in Queens, New York City.

History of Queens, New York

Queens, the easternmost borough of New York City, has a history going back beyond colonial times.

Soccer Stadium in Queens

In the spring of 2013 an Abu Dhabi investment firm controlled by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the Abu Dhabi royal family has entered discussions to bring a new Major League Soccer (MLS) team to Queens, New York. The proposed stadium would be built in Flushing Meadows and privately funded.

Hotels Near LaGuardia Airport

There are several hotels immediately outside of LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York.

Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack

The premier race at Aqueduct Racetrack is the Wood Memorial, part of the Triple Crown Trail. 2009 is the 85th running of the Wood Memorial and its purse is set at $750,000.

April Events in Queens

Lists the top events and things to do for April, 2013, happening in Queens, New York.

Tour the Steinway & Sons Piano Factory

Tour the Steinway & Sons piano factory in Astoria, Queens. Witness the making of Steinway pianos from start to finish during this excellent factory tour.

The World's Fair in Queens, New York

The World's Fair was held twice in the New York City borough of Queens, once in 1939/1940 and again in 1964/1965 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. These are the only World's Fairs ever to be held over two seasons.

Throgs Neck Bridge

Opened in 1961 the Throgs Neck Bridge is a suspension bridge that links Queens to the Bronx, via I-295, spanning the East River. The bridge links Long Island (Queens) to the mainland (the Bronx). More than a 100,000 vehicles on average cross the bridge each day.

February Events in Queens

Lists the top events and things to do for February, 2013, happening in Queens, New York.

JFK Airport Parking - Tips for Making the Most of It

Parking at JFK Airport does not have to be a headache, but during busy travel times, your best bet is mass transit. Here are your parking options.

Queens Basics - Getting Your Bearings in Queens, New York

A Brief Orientation to the Most Diverse Place on the Planet: Queens, NY. Get the basics on Queens. Learn to navigate the streets and about this borough of New York City.

January Events in Queens

Lists the top events and things to do for January, 2013, happening in Queens, New York.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Queens

See the new year in at these clubs, bars, and restaurants in Queens, New York.

Holiday Season Events in Queens, NY

Christmas tree lightings and more - come celebrate the holiday season with your neighbors in Queens. Festivities for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are held all over the borough.

Hanukkah in Queens

Hanukkah events in Queens, New York, neighborhoods, including Forest Hills, Glendale, Flushing, and Hollis Hills. Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is from sunset, December 21, to sunset, December 29, this year.

Help the Rockaways and More Queens Neighborhoods Recover from Superstorm Sandy

Ways to volunteer and donate and help the Rockaways and Queens recover from the devastation of Sandy.

Catered Thanksgiving Dinner in Queens, New York

List of Queens restaurants and markets catering a takeout Thanksgiving dinner.

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